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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.05, 901.73 and 508.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.05, 901.73 and 508.11 is: 762.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.05 : 901.73 = 508.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.05/901.73 = 508.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.05x = 901.73 × 508.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.05x = 458,175.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,175.92/601.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.29

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